Did the Victorians Think Ankles Were Too Scandalous?

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It's a very common belief today that Victorian women weren't allowed to show their ankles because it was just too spicy... Let's unpack that! Come learn with me about the social politics of the Victorian lady's ankle and s*xual repression.

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